How To Fix TD437 - Character string & is not defined in form &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Character string & is not defined in form &

What causes this issue?

A character string is used in the document which is not defined in the
corresponding form.

System Response

The character string is ignored when the text is formatted.

How to fix this error?

Please use a character string defined in the form.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD437 - Character string & is not defined in form & ?

  The SAP error message TD437 indicates that a character string (usually a text or a label) is not defined in the specified form. This error typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system is unable to find a specific text element that is referenced in the form.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Element: The character string that is being referenced in the form does not exist in the text elements defined for that form.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified in the program or transaction might be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a text element in the wrong form.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the text elements may not have been included in the transport request.
  Language Issues: The text element may not be defined for the specific language being used in the form.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Elements: Go to the transaction for the form (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript) and verify that the character string is defined in the text elements of the form.
  Correct Form Name: Ensure that the form name used in the program or transaction is correct and matches the form where the text element is defined.
  Transport Check: If the form was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including text elements, were included.
  Language Settings: Verify that the text element is defined for the language you are using. If it is missing, you may need to create it for that specific language.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program that calls the form to see what character string is being requested and where it is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms.
  SE71: For SAPscript forms.
  SE78: For managing SAPscript and Smart Forms.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on creating and managing forms and text elements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TD437 error and implement a solution to resolve it.